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Adolescent Development

1.

During adolescence,
teens:

A.

try to retain
their association with child-like behaviours as long as
possible

B.

examine previously unquestioned
attitudes, behaviours, and values

C.

switch from being
abstract to concrete thinkers

D.

are finished with puberty
and are ready for adult sexual relationships

2.

As teens experience
the Separation/Individualization task of adolescent development,
they are likely to:

A.

have less need for privacy
and are more open with their parents about their lives
outside the family

B.

take oppositional stances
in order to define themselves. This can be displayed through
choice of hairstyles and clothing.

C.

spend a great deal of
time reminiscing about their childhood

D.

spend a great deal of
time fantasizing about what it is like to be an adult

3.

Research has indicated
that, when talking about sexuality issues with your teen:

A.

the more open you
are with your teen, the more they will feel uncomfortable
about sexuality

B.

the more open and
honest you are with your teen, the more they will trust
you and communicate with you about their own dating and
sexuality

C.

teens whose parents speak
openly about sex are more likely to engage in sexual experimentation.

D.

teens find out about sexuality
on their own, regardless of their parents' involvement

Parenting Styles

4.

Which parenting
style teaches teens what to think rather than how to think?

A.

effective, balanced

B.

permissive

C.

autocratic

D.

none of the above

5.

True or False: Be authoritarian not authoritative.

True

False

6.

Which is a characteristic/result of effective, balanced parenting?

A.

teens may be easily led by their peers

B.

teens may demonstrate self-esteem

C.

teens may lie and become secretive to avoid consequences

D.

teens may lose self-confidence

Effective Communication

7.

True or False:
Use you-messages to express your feelings and concerns.

True

False

8.

Which is considered
to be a step in the five step approach to communicating
effectively with your teen?